If diagnosed with severe depression????

Question

I was diagnosed about 3 months ago as severely depressed. I started taking wellbutrin 9 weeks ago. I feel alot better but I still feel like I am depressed sometimes just because I still have lack of motivation. I still find myself on the couch not wanting to do anything even though There are things that I absolutely have to do. I keep putting them off. Since I have been medicated, would I still be considered as depresed? I know mine is chronic, but when do they consider it to be in remission? Has anyone else experienced this? DO I need to wait longer for the meds to kick in completely? I mean I thought at 9 weeks it would have been fully effective.

I am in therapy. My therapist wanted this med specifically because I have tried 3 SSRI type of meds and they made me sick or angry. Since this is a SNDI and it effects dopamine as opposed to seratonin, It has worked tons better.

I was diagnosed with clinical depression. No i did not try to kill myself. Instead I stole pain killers in secret to self medicate, because I didnt want to feel anymore. You dont have to try to kill yourself to have clinical depression. That is ridiculous. Some of us wont try because while we may feel like we want to die, we know that suicide is stupid. I did a crap ton of research on Wellbutrin before i took it. I have been dealing with this since I can remember. It finally took a court order to get me to seek treatment. I was diagnosed by a court ordered psychiatrist. The stealing incident was kinda considered a prolonged mild psychosis given the circumstances, which I will not go into right now, but yeah I dont think Its the food causing this.

Answer 1

Depression comes in so many forms, from my experience with chronic depression, and trying over seven antidepressants, as well a speaking with psychs. I would have to say in my case I will constantly have high and low days. The meds are there to help you from falling too far. But in order to control your depression I have been told to look back at myself, mylife and others involved. What's the cause. What can I do to love myself, How can I change? Living 20 years with depession I found there is no wonder drug and noone can "fix" you. You must find answers from within yourself. Of couse diet and excercise, sunlight and smiling all play a factor. Bottom line I feel today which may be different tomorrow.- Laugh and try to have some fun. Nobody is perfect. Wish you all the best - keep your chin up and don't stop your meds - talk to a doctor or psych find out what underlies the depression in you.

Answer 2

First, what type of evaluation have you had for your depression? I mean, is it situational or do you have clinical depression where you were suicidal? If you are not suicidal or have a major mental health issue, you should not be on pills.

Therapy with a good therapist should establish finding the root of the depression and then dealing with that by way of better coping skills, behavior modification, etc.

I suggest you educate yourself a great deal about meds and depression to be a good consumer. The sad fact is that in this country, antidepressants are handed out like candy by doctors in bed with drug companies.

Also, diet has been found to be a major contributor to depression. For example; stay away from sugar and alcohol, both found to cause problems. Exercise is very important as it boosts the endorphins in the brain, that makes you feel better. Check out Phenocane in the health food store. It was originally used for pain and they found a nice side affect--it took away depression.

Answer 3

Medication alone doesn't always work as well as medication and therapy. There are a lot of medications out there as well, and the one you're on may not be the right one. You should talk to whoever prescribed the medication - I would highly recommend a psychologist rather than your regular doctor, because they know more about depression and other disorders, and the medication to treat them.

There is no "happy pill" that will make you feel all sunshine and roses. You have to do things that will help you heal. Therapy, exercise, eating right, getting enough sleep, having a good social life - these are all important parts of feeling better about yourself.

Let me know how you're doing, okay?

Answer 4

when it comes to depression or any severe illness for that matter, i dont think a person is ever fully in remission.medications work differently for everyone and u may need a stronger dosage, but i can speak for myself when i say medication didnt work for me. I tried everything from prozac to wellbutrin, and it just made me sink lower and lower, because i felt like some freak, who had to constantly pop pills. the thing that has gotten me through my depression is my friends being there to talk to me, and help me realize that even though i have problems, that doesnt make me less of a person, but more of a fighter. Try upping ur dosage on the meds if u think its not working, or try talking to someone. either way u should see results. hope this helps

Answer 5

Stay with the med and ask your physician to possibly increase the dosage slightly. You may need just a little more to get you over the hump. Do not go off the med. this would hurt you. Talk to your physician and tell him about your progress and about the things that aren't working for you. He should understand and make changes. I hope you are seeing a psychiatrist Rather than a G.P. G.P.s or family doctors do not have adequate experience in mental health and should not be involved in prescribing medication. They can do more wrong than help. Your diagnosis should be made by a psychiatrist rather than a Family Doctor.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

If you are asking what kind of analysis they use then usually they start out with an oral examination, they ask all kinds of questions that lead them to what your symptoms are. Then there is another test (given orally, or written) where it asks how you would feel and/or react in certain situations. Then usually you might have a session with a counselor who will diagnose you. If you are asking what symptoms you have to be diagnosed, well there really isn't a clear cut list. Good luck.

Answer 8

I have never had severe depression but mild depression which needed treatment. i am totally sympathetic. Others don't understand how sick you are. The cure takes ages. You got to cure yourself mainly. Do something. I couldn't even meet people before. Go for lots of walks. You can beat this.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

First off, what does your psychiatrist say about this?
Secondly, I have experienced this. I too am taking wellbutrin and though I feel better I have lack of motovation, lethargy, and a general malaise that leaves me not wanting to do anything. I am great at procrastinating.
Finally, from what I have been told, yes the meds have kicked in by 9 weeks. So you are not alone.